WSSD Elementary Library
Week 9
Hello WSSD Families!
We’ve reached that time of year when students can indulge in their favorite non-fiction choices. This category opens up so many possibilities, with wondrous choices for every age. With the ease of our Epic! classroom accounts, you can check books out anytime, they’re always available through the end of June. Often non-fiction titles come in series, such as The Weird But True: National Geographic series, or favorite products such as; Lego, Star Wars, Nike, and Hot Wheels, available in the Brands We Know series. If you enjoy arts & crafts, try the Express Origami Fun for older readers, or Super Simple Origami for younger readers. In the True Tales of Childhood biography series; Kid Authors, Kid Athletes, Kid Artists and Kid Scientists, Kid Presidents, etc., you’ll discover how their experiences as kids shaped whom they became.
Our office hours are from 8AM-10AM. If you need to contact us at another time please email us, and we’ll set up an alternative time that works for you. Our email information is at the bottom of the newsletter.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Dinosaurs: National Geographic Readers by Kathleen Zoehfeld Hughes
Read Dinosaurs: National Geographic Readers by Kathleen Zoehfeld Hughes using your Epic! classroom account, carefully inspecting the details of all the illustrations, showing the various dinosaurs. Select your favorite for one of the questions below.
Kindergarten and 1st Grade Bonus Challenge!
Little Kids First Book of Dinosaurs by Catherine D. Hughes
Enjoy reading Little Kids First Book of Dinosaurs by Catherine D. Hughes using your Epic! classroom account, with your family. Carefully inspect the details of all the dinosaurs, and pick your favorite for a short research question at the end.
2nd Grade and 3rd Grade
2nd and 3rd Grade Bonus!
4th Grade and 5th Grade
All About Coding by Angie Smibert
Author Spotlight of the week! Chris Barton!
Our librarians’ pick for the favorite author of the week goes to Chris Barton, the author of the award winning title Dazzle Ships. His non-fiction titles are always fascinating, AND unusual. Check out his website to find out more about him. His featured non-fiction TumbleBook title is The Day-Glo Brothers: The True Story of Bob and Joe Switzer’s Bright Ideas and Brand New Colors, a popular title from a past PYRCA list. Go to TumbleBooks on your library website below, and enjoy this surprising story. More of his titles such as Dazzle Ships, Whoosh, etc. are available on Epic!, enjoy your favorite Chris Barton title and share it with your family.
Literature Activities
JASMINE TOGUCHI FLAMINGO KEEPER
Author Debbi Michiko Florence shares a read a-loud excerpt of her chapter book JASMINE
TOGUCHI FLAMINGO KEEPER, along with a writing prompt (and a peek at a real daruma doll)!
Fun & Games
Highlight Kids
DK Find Out!
Star Wars Visual Digital Escape Room
Stars Wars Visual Digital Escape Room
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgQSe3coQ5ga8wY3MYZ9zdKs6ESXo5OjDk9aYfRhrvoAN0OA/viewform
Virtual Field Trip
Jurassic World Theme Park
WSSD Librarians Contact Information
egoldman@wssd.org Epic Code:ktk0981
WES Elementary Librarian Media Specialist: Martha Lambertsen
SRS Elementary Librarian Media Specialist: Courtney Aaron
caaron@wssd.org Epic Code: hsm6761